Author Archives: wineandgoodfood

Rhone Rangers Los Angeles – An Event You Don’t Want to Miss!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

I don’t regularly promote wine events (maybe I should?), but when it comes to my favorite event of the year, I am definitely going to share it.  Rhone Rangers is a non-profit organization dedicated to “advancing the knowledge and enjoyment of … Continue reading →

Wine Events - LA

Eric Chevalier 2011 Muscadet Cotes De Grand Lieu Sur Lie

Posted on June 10, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Want a beautiful, summer wine at a really attractive price (definitely a rhetorical question)?  That is exactly what I found when I picked up a bottle of Eric Chevalier’s 2011 Muscadet Cotes De Grand Lieu Sur Lie.  Imported by Kermit Lynch, … Continue reading →

Muscadet ,

Weekend Wine and Food Pairing – Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine and Shrimp & Grits

Posted on June 7, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Spending last week in South Carolina really got me thinking about some wine and food pairings with low country cuisine.  I ate some amazing food, including my share of grits dishes.  One standout dish was shellfish and grits at Magnolia’s in … Continue reading →

wine and food pairings , , ,

Mini-Review – Agostino Pavia Blina Barbera d’Asti 2010

Posted on June 3, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

When I came across a Barbera aged in stainless steel instead of oak, I had to pick up a bottle!  It opens with aromas of red berries and a hint of white pepper .  The palate has simple, bright tastes of cranberries and red cherries with … Continue reading →

Barbera , ,

Wine and Good Food is on Vacation!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Just in case you are wondering where we have been… Brandon and I are enjoying South Carolina until early next week!  We will be back with some new wines and maybe a few reviews of some of the fantastic places … Continue reading →

Uncategorized

Mini-Review – Ballentine Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley Petite Sirah

Posted on May 21, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Ballentine Vineyards is a family-run winery with roots in Napa Valley dating back to 1906.  I received a bottle of their 2010 Petite Sirah in the mail a couple of weeks ago and was definitely surprised with the depth of … Continue reading →

California, Napa, Petite Sirah , ,

Brooks 2011 Runaway Pinot Blanc

Posted on May 19, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Brooks is a small winery in Amity, Oregon committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.  Last week, I uncorked a bottle of their 2011 Runaway Pinot Blanc and definitely knew it was a bottle I wanted to share with you … Continue reading →

Oregon, Pinot Blanc

Albert Mann 2010 Cremant d’Alsace Brut

Posted on May 13, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

There are lots of reasons to celebrate this time of year.  Graduations, vacations, sunshine, beach days…the list goes on!  I am always excited to find a great sparkling wine that is priced exceptionally well for summer celebrations.  Albert Mann 2010 … Continue reading →

Alsace, Sparkling Wine , ,

Guglielmo 2008 Petite Sirah

Posted on May 9, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Today, I am recommending a Petite Sirah I thankfully stumbled across a few weeks ago and is definitely worth sipping.  Guglielmo is a winery established in 1925 in the Santa Clara Valley.  Their 2008 Petite Sirah is estate grown and retails for around … Continue reading →

California, Petite Sirah ,

Pasterick 2012 Estate Rosé of Syrah

Posted on May 5, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last time we were in Sonoma, I called up a small, family run winery called Pasterick and tried to schedule a tasting appointment.  Friends had told us the property (which includes wine caves) was beautiful and the wines were definitely worth tasting.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Rose, Sonoma ,